Dataset on comprehensive assessment & classification of upper & lower limb pain in athletes.

Data were charted as part of a scoping review which followed the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) evidence synthesis guidelines and the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta Analysis Scoping Review extension (PRISMA-SCr) guidelines. Data was extracted from 470 articles that met the inclusion criteria for the scoping review; primary research articles of athletes where upper and/or lower limb pain since database inception. A draft data charting tool was developed by the research team and piloted for feasibility, accuracy and agreement.

Comprehensive assessment and classification of upper and lower limb pain in athletes: a scoping review.

Background: Upper and lower limb (peripheral) pain is prevalent in athletes. Contemporary research prioritises multidimensional pain assessment and classification. This study aims to review comprehensive athlete pain assessment practices against the reference standard (International Olympic Committee, IOC Athlete Pain framework), identifying trends and highlighting gaps.

mHealth Apps for Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation: Systematic Search in App Stores and Content Analysis.

Background: The number of mobile health (mHealth) apps released for musculoskeletal (MSK) injury treatment and self-management with home exercise programs (HEPs) has risen rapidly in recent years as digital health interventions are explored and researched in more detail. As this number grows, it is becoming increasingly difficult for users to navigate the market and select the most appropriate app for their use case. It is also unclear what features the developers of these apps are harnessing to support patient self-management and how they fit into clinical care pathways.